Beach near Mzuzu, Malawi

Mzuzu Travel Guide

Malawi

Mzuzu is a city of around 175,000 people in northern Malawi. It is an inland regional centre, so it is not a coastal destination and there are no notable beaches within 40 kilometres.

Most visitors arriving by air use Mzuzu Airport, the city’s listed airport. Malawi has a generally wetter season from around November to April and a drier season from around May to October, which can help with planning outdoor activities and travel between towns.

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Local time

175,345

Population

4,804 miles away

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Weather in Mzuzu

Fri

27°

Sat

27°

Sun

26°

Know before you go

Pays in MWK

Plug type Type C & Type G

Emergency 997

Dial code +265

Tipping: Tipping is appreciated in Malawi for good service, but it is not mandatory. Wages are generally low, so tips can supplement income.

Best time to visit Mzuzu

Jan

24°28

Feb

25°23

Mar

24°26

Apr

22°23

May

21°13

Jun

20°8

Jul

19°7

Aug

21°7

Sep

24°3

Oct

26°8

Nov

27°14

Dec

26°19

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Mzuzu

  1. Chipunga

    historic site

    2.7 km

  2. Wami-Mzuzu

    religious organization

    2 km

  3. Springs Park

    park

    3.1 km

  4. Mzuzu Baptist Church

    baptist place of worship

    2.6 km

  5. Zolozolo Bible Center

    religious organization

    1.7 km

  6. Fountain of Victory Church International-Mzuzu

    christian place of worship

    4.5 km

  7. Grace Worship Center

    religious organization

    2.2 km

  8. Rayoni Tourist Lodge

    religious organization

    2.2 km

Getting there

Mzuzu Airport · 0 km

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